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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.58, 660.78 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.58, 660.78 and 152.10 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.58 : 660.78 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.58/660.78 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.58x = 660.78 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.58x = 100,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,504.64/440.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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